Archive for the ‘Appetizer’ Category

This is a fun twist on gooey, cheesy dips that reminds me of summer with all the sweet corn inside. It goes wonderfully with crispy tortilla chips (we had a mix of blue corn and sweet potato chips on hand). If you have fresh summer corn at home, feel free to cut the kernels off a cob or two and mix it in before baking for extra crunch and the deliciousness of long sunny days.

This is an easy to pull together appetizer or party snack. It is deliciously cheesy, and the lemon and herbs help lighten it as a dish. We served it with some grilled bread, but it would just as good with some crackers. Be creative!

A palmier is a type of pastry that looks a bit like an elephant ear or palm tree. These ones are made with puff pastry and pesto and other tasty ingredients. Palmiers are relatively quick to pull together and make a festive party appetizer.

You will need:

1 package (2 sheets) frozen puff pastry, thawed and ready to use

8 oz pesto

4 oz goat cheese

8 oz sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and patted dry

1/2 c pine nuts

1/2 c Parmesan, shredded

Then you will…

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

On a lightly floured surface, unfold the puff pastry sheets. Roll them out until roughly 10×12 inches.

Spread half of the pesto on each sheet of puff pastry.

In a food processor, add the goat cheese with the sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts. Pulse until combined (mixture will not be a smooth puree).

Spread half of the goat cheese mixture on each sheet of puff pastry.

Sprinkle half of the Parmesan cheese on each sheet of puff pastry.

Roll the long ends into the middle. The two sides should meet halfway along the short end.

Brush a little water along the new middle seam and press to gently seal.

Transfer the two long tubes to the prepared baking sheet.

Cover with plastic wrap.

Refrigerate for 45 minutes.

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

Remove the dough from the refrigerator and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices.

Place, cut side up, on two baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Leave about 2 inches between palmiers.

D loves Italian sandwiches. I love hot appetizers. This combines the best of both. Ever better: it can be prepared ahead of time. Once it is assembled, simply cover it in plastic wrap and refrigerate until you want to bake it.